Jordan Rudess has released an interactive album app, after a successful PledgeMusic campaign. There are no demo videos yet, and they would probably be DMCA'd on YouTube anyhow. One unique feature in this app is Audiobus support. As far as I know this is the first interactive album you can easily resample into Audiobus!

Jordan Rudess Explores iTunes Description:

Jordan Rudess’ latest solo piano recording, “All That is Now,” (released December 3rd, 2013 on iTunes) comes to life in a new companion app for iOS!

About The App

Jordan Rudess Explores the Music of All That is Now invites you to do more than listen to Jordan’s amazing new solo piano recordings; rich visualizations, atmospheric accompaniments, and unearthly sonic effects will all be at your fingertips. Journey deep inside these beautifully composed pieces as you discover your own unique musical experience, then share it with your friends.

Features:

10 solo piano compositions plus more available via in-app purchase.

Sculpt color, light, and sound with hypnotic visual themes that react to your gestures, creating a unique experience every time.

Mix in additional improvised accompaniment tracks, uniquely created for each song.

Artist sound packs by Richard Devine, Heavyocity and others provide ambient sounds that you control; blend in nature sounds like wind and rain, or add celestial synths. 2 included with more available via in-app purchase.

Jordan Rudess Explores the Music of All That is Now was created by Jordan with developer Joe Zobkiw to explore the intersection between the traditional and electronic world we all live in. Headphones are highly recommended!

Over 2 years have passed since Jasuto was last updated, which seems like a lifetime ago in this rapidly expanding world of apps.

Many apps lay abandoned in iTunes' pile of the "Music" category. It's nice to see Jasuto come back, with a big update to modernize the app! This update includes new modules for $1 each, and a $5 Hi-Fi Audio IAP.

What's new in Jasuto v1.5:

Added Audiobus support (input, effect & output)

Completely compatible with iOS7

Updated UI graphics

Universal device and Retina support

Zillions of bugs squashed

A shinny new manual

Added background audio support

Low latency audio (256 samples)

Sample sharing through SoundCloud

Dropbox syncing of samples/scenes

New ADSR2, AP, Brick, EXP, Mix, Power, ZeroX, Tanh, Gain Node Modules

In-App purchases:

There has already been some anger over the $5 High-Fidelity IAP, with some users expecting that the app they paid for should sound as good as it can without an additional fee. The free parts of this update, like Audiobus and Dropbox, are welcomed though!

YouTuber Настя Маслова did a beautiful loop jam with the Boss RC-505 Loop Station and a bunch of gear. Surprisingly there is even an Akai MPC Fly in the mix! The lyrics are mostly in English, and only occasionally lapsing into Russian. Everything about this is great, even the Recorder solo!

Star Trek Vulcan Harp iTunes Description:

Fans of Star Trek™ can now play Mr. Spock’s Vulcan harp on their iPad! Replicating the alien instrument from the classic Star Trek™ series, the app is fully functional and features multi‐level sounds, cool effects, and the iconic design of the original harp. Use the sleekly styled controls to compose spacey music or play fascinating songs.

Whether you're a Trek fan, musician, or just interested in playing a unique instrument, the app's richly detailed appearance and wide‐ranging musical abilities make for an instrument unlike any other!

Features:

15 vibrating strings – each identified, making it easy to play songs

Distinct pluck dynamic where the sound occurs on release of a touch similar to a harp

5 instrument sounds from futuristic to the classic harp

Large 6-and-a-half octave range in 5 octave banks

Custom multi-level distortion and reverberation controls give you a wide range to experiment with